Respected within the wrestling community, Booker T first gained fame in WCW and later made his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.

His storyline for WrestleMania XIX alongside Triple H caused a great deal of controversy, with charges of racial insensitivity hanging over him.

Even in the face of significant criticism, Booker T himself did not back down in the face of the story’s divisive character.

In response to Triple H’s divisive statements, Booker T encouraged people to disprove their critics by using them as inspiration. Thinking back on how the approach included his personal history, Booker T was pleased with how genuine it was.

At WrestleMania XIX, Triple H prevailed, but Booker T’s eventual rise to the World Heavyweight Championship—as King Booker—was greeted with cheers from the crowd, signaling a memorable and victorious turn in his legendary career.